Speech Therapy and Rehab: With or Without RCS-1 (Part One)
On Friday, April 20th, Michael Webb and I presented to the membership of the Genesee Health Facilities Association in Rochester, NY during their monthly meeting. When we were originally asked to speak, we had planned on presenting about the impact of Speech...Improving Outcomes Using FEES – A Case Study
FEES testing (Flexible endoscopic evaluation of the swallow) testing has been a fantastic tool to help diagnose dysphagia. FEES is used in a variety of settings. We have used this tool to recommend the appropriate food and fluid consistency in literally thousands of...RCS-1: Just a False Start or Over Before It Begins?
The Skilled Nursing Facility industry has been preparing for Resident Classification System (RCS-1) since last Spring, when the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rule making outlined a new Medicare Part A reimbursement system to replace the existing RUG IV system....
Using FEES to Assess Aspiration in the Geriatric Population
Over this past year, we have changed the way we perform instrumental exams, such as FEES or Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of the Swallow. Both modified barium swallow studies (MBSS) performed in some SNFs and hospitals, and the FEES we provide in other...
RCS-1 is Coming to SNFs. Why the Change?
A new reimbursement system called RCS-1 is coming. For years we have been hearing from key policymakers in Washington DC about the perceived inequities associated with Medicare Reimbursement to Skilled Nursing Facilities. The harshest critics of the SNF industry felt...Our Dedicated Speech Pathologists:
